RAUL S. ROCO YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2007

People say that RAUL S. ROCO (1941-2005) could have been the best Philippine president we ever had. He exemplified honor, honesty, and hard work in public service as Education Secretary (2001-2002), as Senator (1992-2001), and as Representative, 2nd District, Camarines Sur (1987-1992). click to read more ......

PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, Ateneo De Naga University Youth Group Ateneo De Naga University, Naga City
Grand Winner-Best Bicolano Youth Organization

…. For their well-planned and project-focused advocacy in promoting the love for reading in two chosen schools, TinagoHigh School and LeonQ.MercadoHigh School, fourth year students, writing and reading modules fitted for their level and interest. Inspired by Raul S. Roco’s being an avid reader, thus a great leader, Pathways acted admirably on the great importance reading plays in the educations of the youth.

Finalists for the First RAUL S. ROCO YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB, Sorsogon State College, Sorsogon City
Finalist

… For their sincere efforts in igniting change first in themselves through immersion in their chosen community projects, like Pio Jebulan Elementary School, Barangay San Isidro thus clearly showing the before and after situation. Positive, proactive action in the community is one important factor they cannot forget about Raul S. Roco…

ATENEO EAGLES FOR ENVIRONMENT, Ateneo De Naga University, Naga City
Finalist

… For being inspired by the legacy of Raul S. Roco’s calling the youth "to serve the country not tomorrow but today." This has enkindled the heart of every member to pursue programs using theater as an effective tool of communication in addressing specific environmental problem like preservation of the ecosystem and sustainable utilization of natural resources in the Bikol Region.

SOCIETY OF JUNIOR FELLOWS, University of Nueva  Caceres, Naga City
Finalist

… For believing in the ideals of true leadership and that youth idealism should never be corrupted by the harsh realities of life which was exemplified by Raul S. Roco, especially in the field of journalism

DAMAYAN NETWORK, Bicol University, Legazpi City
Finalist

… For being inspired by Raul S. Roco's service to others through community building. Their dedication to service especially in helping the communities of  Legazpi City and Daraga worst hit by Typhoon Reming brought out the best of the Bikolano values of tarabangan and pagkasararo among the members of the Damayan Network and other students in the Campus.